February 2004
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide Leaves Haiti - 2004-02-29
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has left Haiti amid armed uprising and international pressure to resign. He is reportedly heading to the Dominican Republic and seeking asylum…
Jean-Bertrand Aristide Says He Will Remain President of Haiti - 2004-02-28
Jean-Bertrand Aristide insists he will stay as President of Haiti despite increasing calls for his resignation and rebel threats. Armed government supporters are preparing for…
Armed Groups of Government Supporters Have Shut Down the Capital of Haiti - 2004-02-27
Armed groups supporting the Haitian government have shut down the capital in response to advancing rebels. The rebels have taken control of key cities and…
Colin Powell Questions the Continuation of Haiti's President
Colin Powell has raised doubts about Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's ability to lead effectively amid ongoing crises. Aristide insists he will not resign and plans…
Colin Powell: The Completion Stage of Iraq's Temporary Constitution is Very Close - 2004-02-27
Colin Powell announced that the U.S.-led coalition and the Iraqi Transitional Governing Council are nearing completion of Iraq's temporary constitution. The completion deadline is set…
Iraq's Shia Leader Seeks UN Guarantees for Elections
Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the leader of Iraq's Shia community, is calling for international guarantees from the UN to ensure that elections for an independent…
The Security Council Holds a Meeting to Address the Situation in Haiti - 2004-02-26
The UN Security Council is convening to discuss the worsening situation in Haiti, where rebel groups have gained control over the north and are demanding…
Continued U.S. Efforts Regarding International Peace Plan in Haiti - 2004-02-25
U.S. officials are working to secure opposition approval for a peace plan that would allow President Aristide to remain in power with limited authority. Opposition…
Rebels in Haiti Promise to Capture the Capital - 2004-02-25
Rebels in Haiti are threatening to capture the capital amid ongoing international efforts to address the unrest. President Bush expresses hope for a political resolution…
Discussion on the Timing of Elections in Iraq - 2004-02-24
The Iraqi Governing Council is discussing the timing of elections following a UN report suggesting they could occur late this year or early 2005. Security…
Haitian Opposition Requests 24-Hour Extension
Haitian opposition leaders have requested a 24-hour extension to consider an international peace plan amid ongoing political unrest. The U.S. and allies have agreed to…
The Largest Northern City of Haiti Falls to Armed Rebels - 2004-02-23
Armed rebels have seized control of Cap-Haïtien, the largest city in northern Haiti, after capturing the airport, resulting in at least two deaths. The extent…
Haitian President Says He Agrees to International Plan for New Government with Political Opponents - 2004-02-21
Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has agreed to an international plan to form a new government with his political opponents amid ongoing violence that has resulted…
Iraq's Shiite Leader Will Agree to Delay Elections
Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani is willing to accept a delay in Iraq's elections if the interim government's power is limited. This comes after Kofi Annan…
United States Warns Citizens to Leave Haiti as Unrest Continues - 2004-02-20
The U.S. has issued a warning for its citizens to evacuate Haiti amid ongoing unrest against President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The situation is deteriorating with increasing…
Relief Forces Enter Areas Controlled by Haitian Rebels - 2004-02-17
Relief forces have arrived in Gonaïves, Haiti, to aid those affected by ongoing violence. Armed rebels are escorting aid convoys and have killed two more…
Protests in Haiti - February 16, 2004
Protests in Haiti have escalated with around a thousand demonstrators in Port-au-Prince calling for President Aristide's resignation. Armed groups have taken control of Gonaïves, leading…
Sunday Night Phone Program, February 15: Conversation with Shiva Nazari Ahari and Amir Reza Amir Bakhtiar - 2004-02-16
The Sunday night phone program featured a discussion on the performance of the Islamic regime in Iran over the past 25 years, hosted by Ibrahim…
Anti-Government Protests in Haiti - 2004-02-15
Opponents of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide are set to hold anti-government protests in Haiti, despite government forces blocking their planned route. The opposition demands Aristide's resignation,…
Former Police Chief and Militants Declare Support for Armed Uprising of Haitian People - 2004-02-15
Former police chief Guy Philippe and militia leader Louis Jodel Chamblain have expressed their support for an armed uprising against President Aristide in Haiti. The…
Interview with Dr. Zartosht Azadi, Author of 'Persian for Persian Speakers' - 2004-02-14
Dr. Zartosht Azadi has published a book aimed at providing Persian translations for Arabic terms, highlighting the linguistic and cultural significance of the Persian language.…
A Region in Northern Haiti Faces a Humanitarian Crisis - 2004-02-14
Haiti is experiencing widespread unrest, particularly in the northern region controlled by rebels, leading to a humanitarian crisis affecting over 150,000 people. The Red Cross…
Weekly Discussion, February 12, 2004: Review of the Seventh Parliamentary Elections
The article discusses a weekly program where key political figures analyze the seventh parliamentary elections in Iran. Participants include journalist Masoud Kordpour and political activist…
Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Coalition forces captured a messenger with a letter from al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, detailing plans to incite sectarian violence in Iraq. The letter acknowledges…
Opposition Forces Cancel Protest March in Haiti - 2004-02-12
Opposition forces in Haiti canceled a protest march due to road blockades by supporters of President Aristide. This decision came after violent clashes resulted in…
Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Leaves 46 Dead - 2004-02-12
A bomb explosion in Baghdad killed at least 46 people and injured many others, following a similar incident that resulted in over 50 deaths. No…
Al-Qaeda Activists Want to Ignite Sectarian Conflict Between Shia and Sunni Muslims in Iraq - 2004-02-09
Al-Qaeda operatives, particularly Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, are seeking to instigate a sectarian conflict between Shia and Sunni Muslims in Iraq. This plan comes as militants…
Haitian Police Meet with Rebels - 2004-02-08
Haitian police reluctantly met with rebels who have taken control of a police station in Gonaïves. The confrontation resulted in casualties among police officers, and…
UN Experts Examine Possibility of Early Elections in Iraq - 2004-02-06
UN experts are traveling to Iraq to assess the feasibility of early elections requested by the Shiite majority. Kofi Annan emphasized the importance of engaging…